Archive for December 15, 2012

HATEBREED – Fan Chat With Jamey Jasta On December 19th!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hatebreed - The Divinity Of Purpose - promo cover pic!

Jamey Jasta, mainman and frontman of New Haven, Connecticut-based Hardcore icons, HATEBREED, will answer their fans questions in an exclusive online video chat on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 – mark your calendars! Everyone using Facebook or Twitter may just log in via their account and participate.

The fan chat will start at 16.00 CET (10am EST / 3pm UK time) at this location: http://www.nuclearblast.de/streamingroom

Surf to http://youtu.be/PblNbpIpVKg to check out the first album trailer in which Jamey Jasta is talking about the album’s artwork.

The lyric video for the first single off the album, Put It To The Torch, can be viewed at this location:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUEDG5yM3oM

The Divinity Of Purpose will be released on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast.

The CD and vinyl versions of the album are also available for pre-order now at http://bit.ly/UcHMHr

HATEBREED - Large Logo - B&W!_______________________________________________________

(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on HATEBREED, click on the links below!

http://www.hatebreed.com

facebook: Hatebreed

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LONG LIVE JAMEY JASTA.

LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

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UNEARTH Prepare For “Brothers Of Brutality Tour”; Announce Matt DeVries As Fill-In Bassist

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Unearth - Brothers Of Brutality - tour admat - 2013

UNEARTH will begin 2013 in a big way on tour alongside WHITECHAPEL and EMMURE. The “Brothers of Brutality Tour” will begin on January 8th in Knoxville, TN and wraps up February 11th in New York, NY. Unfortunately, UNEARTH bassist John “Slo” Maggard will not be joining the band on the tour.

Vocalist Trevor Phipps has posted the following update:

“John “Slo” Maggard will unfortunately be sitting out the Brothers of Brutality Tour (Whitechapel, Emmure, Obey the Brave, The Plot In You) this coming January/February. His absence is simply to take care of personal matters at home and is only temporary. Slo will remain a member of Unearth moving forward and is actively involved in the writing process for our next album, which we plan to record and release some time in 2013. Luckily, our long time friend Matt DeVries (Fear Factory, ex-Chimaira) will be taking over bass duties for the tour.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to be filling in on bass for my long time friends in Unearth on the upcoming Brothers Of Brutality Tour,” DeVries said about teaming up for the tour. “They are like family to me and I’m extremely happy to step up to the plate for my good buddy Slo!

“Slo will certainly be missed on this tour, but having DeVries on board is something we are all looking forward to. He’s a true pro, a great performer and one of our closest friends in the business. Good times ahead!”

Unearth - Group Promo Pic - logo - 2012

UNEARTH
w/ Whitechapel, Emmure, Obey The Brave, The Plot In You

01/08 Knoxville, TN 940 Blackstock Ave
01/09 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
01/11 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s
01/12 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
01/13 Dallas, TX The Door
01/15 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
01/16 Phoenix, AZ Nile
01/17 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
01/18 San Diego, CA Soma
01/19 Pomona, CA The Glasshouse
01/20 Oakland, CA Oakland Metro
01/22 Spokane, WA The Knitting Factory
01/23 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
01/24 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
01/26 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
01/27 Denver, CO Summit
01/29 Calgary, AB The Den
01/30 Edmonton, AB Avenue Theatre
02/01 Winnipeg, MB West End Cultural Centre
02/02 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
02/03 Chicago, IL Mojoes
02/05 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
02/06 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
02/07 Montreal, QC Club Soda
02/08 Worcester, MA Palladium
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
02/11 New York City, NY Irving Plaza

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

* For more info on UNEARTH, click on the links below!

http://www.unearth.tv

facebook: Unearth Official

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LONG LIVE UNEARTH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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AVANTASIA – ALBUM TITLE AND MORE GUESTS ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock operas with tags , , , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Avantasia - Large Logo!!

Today we have breathtaking news for all AVANTASIANS: The new album will be called THE MYSTERY OF TIME and is set for release in March.

Immediately after the release of this new Metal Opera, based on a story written by Tobias Sammet, the band will embark on a full-fledged indoor-tour, during which the band and special guests will bring the epic undertaking to the stage. Due to embracing all of the different eras and history of AVANTASIA these shows will have an extended playing time, and the whole evening will be dedicated to Avantasia with no support acts. Guests and album details will be announced soon!

Musicians who have been confirmed as guests on the CD so far are URIAH HEEP drummer Russell Gilbrook, producer and guitarist Sascha Paeth, former KISS & MEAT LOAF guitarist Bruce Kulick, and of course Tobias on bass and vocals. Now we can announce the name of the next guest star: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legend Biff Byford from SAXON will sing one role on this forth-coming epic.

Avantasia - Promo Banner Pic - #1 - 2012!_____________________________________________________________

(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on AVANTASIA, click on the links below!

http://www.tobiassammet.com

facebook: Avantasia

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LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

Stone.

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Humanity. It’s Not Just A Word, It’s What We Should Cherish

Posted in news, people, society, world news with tags , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As I write these words, I’m still in shock of today’s horrific event that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. An evil coward decided to end the lives of innocent children and educators at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. The number of children and educators killed is mind numbing. 20 children in all. I am extending my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends; while praying for each innocent victim and those directly affected.

As a parent, I was touched like never before by the news and video footage of this unthinkable event. I was an educator myself, during a brief moment of my life. I know first-hand the responsibility that comes with being an adult guardian inside an elementary classroom. Children lean upon their teachers for not just learning, they lean upon them for safety as well. All the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School are incredible heroes, to me.

As I was tweeting away tonight, I sent out a favorite message of mine that I like: Metal unites us all. Then, seconds later, a friend replied to this tweet with: Humanity unites us all. How immensely true was this reply. Humanity. What are we all here for? What is our purpose on Earth? With wars, violence and hate dominating our world news on a daily basis, It is so very difficult to understand the negative/evil side of civilization.

I thank God for my family, friends and faith. I then thank God for the inspiration and healing affects of music; only on this day (Friday) I couldn’t enjoy the sounds of any song that I tried to listen to. This extremely sad event in Newtown, Connecticut wrapped around my soul like a black blanket. As this day draws to an end, it’s a new beginning and a new day will be upon us all. I will continue to pray to God above and draw inspiration from both my faith and beloved Metal music. I will see my family and friends again; only in an entirely new light, cherishing each and every one of them like never before.

No one can predict the future. No one can make sense out of the tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We can talk about gun control and stricter legislation regarding firearms; only political rhetoric won’t bring back the precious lives lost from this terrible event. The “bad guys” will (unfortunately) always find a way to obtain guns or any means of weapons. Regardless of that reality check, there is hope, kindness and love in this world. We just need to reach out for it and spread it around like never before. Humanity. It’s not just a word. It’s a gift that each and every one of us should never take for granted.

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MetalOdyssey

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